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“Also, as the service of last resort, the one service that never seems to say ‘no’. We find ourselves picking up the pieces when other organisations – including mental health services – are struggling to cope themselves due to cuts to their funding.

“The force is under pressure but the people within the force are also feeling the strain too.

Leicestershire has lost approximately 400 officers since 2010

“As a federation, we are becoming all too aware that many of our members are suffering from stress-related illnesses because they just can’t cope with their workloads and do not want to feel they are letting down the public.”

Earlier this month, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary Fire & Rescue Services gave the force a “requires improvement” rating in the latest Police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy, (Peel), review.